James Lee

Investigator, BC Children's Hospital

Academic Affiliations

Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

Research Theme

Brain, Behaviour & Development

Research Group

Neurodevelopmental and Neurological Disorders

Research Areas

Epilepsy

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Disorders

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Contact

james.lee@cw.bc.ca

Phone

(604) 875-2345 ext. 2121

Mailing Address

4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6H 3V4

Overview: Dr. James Lee's research interests include Sleep Medicine (home monitoring for assessment of sleep-disordered breathing, circadian rhythms) and Epilepsy (sleep in patients with Dravet syndrome). He is involved in evaluating the utilization of and satisfaction with Telehealth.
Publications: Rapid Implementation of Virtual Health in a Pediatric Neurology Practice During COVID-19
Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques
James Lee and Dewi Schrader and Cyrus Boelman and Linda Huh and Mary B. Connolly
DOI: 10.1017/cjn.2020.241
07/2021
Research: Sleep at Home
Multidisciplinary project to identify and evaluate home sleep monitoring devices against in-lab polysomnography.
Sleep quality in patients with Dravet Syndrome
Project to identify, characterize sleep disorders in patients with Dravet syndrome evaluated for neuropsychiatric concerns.

Research Group Members

Vesna Popovska, Research Director, Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery

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A strong case for virtual health in pediatric neurology

Dr. James Lee and colleagues found that virtual health in a pediatric neurology setting during the COVID-19 pandemic provided reliable, accessible and efficient patient care.

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Study reveals that sucrose may not reduce the impact of neonatal pain exposure on long-term outcomes

Infants born two to four months early are exposed to mildly painful procedures in the NICU that are essential to monitor their health. As research shows that exposure to daily pain is associated with poorer behavioural and cognitive outcomes later in life, a common pain management strategy is to give those babies sucrose, but a BCCHR study shows evidence that a sugar solution doesn’t reduce these negative effects of pain exposure in the long term.

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Evidence links iron deficiency to sleep-wake disorders

A recent study led by Dr. Osman Ipsiroglu found evidence that sleep-wake behaviours are characteristics associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism. Additionally, a family history of iron deficiency increases the risk of sleep-wake disorders.

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Anxiety disorders in kids: What parents need to know

An anxiety disorder is more than just a phase or a normal feeling of nervousness or worry. Understanding anxiety disorders and recognizing the signs early is crucial because the sooner a child receives help, the better their chances are for managing their anxiety effectively.

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Congratulations CIHR Fall 2024 Project Grant recipients

Congratulations to the investigators and their teams who were awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fall 2024 Project Grant competition!

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Exploring pain in autistic youth: A Q&A with lead researcher, Dr. Katelynn Boerner

Researchers at BC Children’s Hospital and UBC are investigating pain in autistic youth to better understand how pain manifests uniquely for them, aiming to improve treatment and prevention options. By capturing pain data throughout the day and collaborating with autistic researchers and families, the study seeks to address gaps in knowledge, challenge outdated assumptions, and guide more inclusive, autism-informed clinical care.

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